Named as an accountable care organization by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, CHOP is dedicated to improving the quality of healthcare and patient satisfaction, while reducing healthcare costs.

Staffed by CHOP pediatricians and pediatric nurses, the Urgent Care Center in Bucks County provides after-hours care for children with mild to moderate, non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries that do not require the resources of an emergency room.

This week, an international group of more than 800 medical experts gather at the nation’s largest pediatric cardiology conference to discuss challenges in treating congenital heart disease in the fetus, neonates, children and young adults.

Avery Marz suffered a stroke the week before the start of her freshman year of college, pausing her dreams of playing college basketball. Now, she is on the road to recovery and strives to be back on the court with her teammates.